Payroll Administrator

Administers technical activities for the department including but not limited to. preparation of County payroll, financial, and statistical reporting; responds to payroll-related questions, requirements, and inquiries; assists Payroll Manager in completing payroll cycle; provides assistance and trains Department staff as necessary; serves as a backup to Payroll Manager.

• Independently reviews and evaluates the accuracy of payroll data received from Payroll Clerks and Departments; provides alternatives and corrections to inaccurate information.
• Assists Payroll Manager in completing the payroll cycle, including but not limited to, auditing and approving final pay calculations and related activities within the County payroll system; producing County paychecks and transmits payroll related direct deposit payments; reconciling monthly with holdings of Federal, State, and Social Security Taxes; assists in processing required quarterly tax reporting.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert on compliance, projects, and technical guidance for payroll-related items
• Oversees and assigns the processing of employee payroll changes, including but not limited to, Personnel Action Forms, W4s, direct deposit authorizations, garnishments, and with holdings.
• Coaches, trains, and provides service, technical guidance, and assistance to Payroll Clerks, less experienced staff, and Departments; acts as liaison to outside departments on behalf of the Payroll Division.
• Explains payroll calculations and/or requirements as necessary to payroll customers.
• Assists Payroll Manager with all duties as appropriate or necessary.
• Processes duplicate W-2 requests.
• Stays abreast of the complete payroll process, all deadlines, and due dates.
• Acts as backup to the Payroll Manager.
• Assists with miscellaneous general ledger, finance, and budget items within the financial system.
• Possess excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field AND 3+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field AND 5+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field AND 7+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

• High School Diploma / GED equivalency AND 9+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

• Recent experience working within the Workday system; particularly as it relates to timekeeping, payroll, time off requests, etc. strongly preferred

Any acceptable combination of related education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered a substitution.

Must successfully pass background check

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)